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Mechanisms of action and efficacy of HCV direct-acting antiviral agents and the host-targeting agent Cyclosporin A
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Mechanisms of cooperation between antigenic and cytokine signals in CD8 T cell activation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Our adaptive immune system is comprised of white-blood cells that distinguish self- (our own) from foreignproteins (DNA products) and are capable of establishing long-lived immunity against harmful microbes and cancer. One ... -
Activation and evasion of innate immune signaling pathways by Yersinia pestis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Yersinia pestis is a bacterial pathogen that causes the disease plague in mammals. The disease is rapidly lethal and infected individuals can succumb to the disease in as less as three days post-infection. This suggests ... -
The cellular and humoral immune response against primary infection with Coxiella burnetii
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Coxiella burnetii is an obligate intracellular bacterial pathogen that causes the disease Q fever in humans. It typically spreads through infectious aerosols generated by ruminants. Cases of Q fever can be found worldwide, ... -
Structural and functional characterization of Clostridium difficile toxin B binding and entry
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) has recently emerged as a worldwide nosocomial and iatrogenic infection. C. difficile is a gram-positive, motile bacillus whose sporulation ability significantly contributes to its ... -
Probing the viral replication of HCV and XMRV: biochemical characterization, inhibition kinetics and role of host proteins in viral replication
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)The studies described in this thesis focus on RNA viruses XMRV and HCV. In Chapter II we focused on Xenotropic Murine leukemia-Related Virus (XMRV). We characterized the biochemical activity and kinetics of the XMRV reverse ... -
The scaffold protein POSH regulates T lymphocyte function
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)T lymphocytes are critical mediators of the adaptive immune response. T cell receptor (TCR) mediated cJUN NH2-terminal kinase (JNK) activation is required for mounting proper T cell mediated immune responses. However, ... -
Posttranscriptional gene regulation of CD4+ T cell cytokine expression by the RNA binding protein HuR
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Posttranscriptional gene regulation by RNA-binding proteins such as HuR fine tunes gene expression in T cells leading to powerful effects on immune responses. HuR can stabilize target mRNAs and/or promote translation by ... -
Exploring modifiers in spinal muscular atrophy : the power of AAV9
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Investigation of antiviral strategies targeting Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type I (HIV-1)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)HIV-1 infection is currently treated with antiretroviral therapy. Three antiviral approaches were investigated to gain understanding on how HIV-1 can be tackled: (1) by KD-247, a neutralizing antibody targeting the third ... -
The Cellular Immune Response to Murine Lyme borreliosis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Lyme disease is caused by the bacterial spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. There are approximately 300,000 new cases of Lyme Disease reported in the United States each year. Individuals with Lyme disease often suffer from ... -
Role of T Cell Receptor Signaling in CD8 T Cell Memory
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)The generation of immunological memory is the basis for vaccination. The development of memory CD8 T cells is required for long-term protection against intracellular pathogens, such as viruses, and tumors. While the ... -
Development of genome-wide genetic assays in Desulfovibrio vulgaris Hildenborough
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Illumina sequencing and other massively-parallel, short read sequencing technologies have become prevalent methods for querying the genetic systems of organisms. This trend was initially driven by the demand for general ... -
Alternative translation and alternative RNA processing mechanism in parvovirus RNA processing
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Gene therapy in mouse models of spinal muscular atrophy :
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), an autosomal recessive neuromuscular disorder, is the leading genetic cause of infant mortality. SMA is caused by the functional, homozygous loss of the Survival Motor Neuron-1 (SMN1) gene ... -
The role of sphingosine kinase in influenza virus mediated inflammasome activitation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Influenza viruses continue to pose a grave burden on the global health and economy. Dysregulated innate immune system can lead to rapid infiltration of immune cells to the lungs followed by a cytokine storm, which contributes ... -
On the role of IL-13R[alpha]1 on basophils, dendritic cells and macrophages in neonatal and adult immune systems modulation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)IL-13R[alpha]1 is a component of the heterodimeric receptor complex formed by IL-4R[alpha] and IL-13R[alpha]1. The receptor is mainly expressed on cells derived from myeloid progenitors such as macrophage and dendritic ... -
Within and beyond immunomodulatory strategies against autoimmune diabetes : antigen-specific tolerance and endothelial regeneration
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic disorder in which the cells of the immune system mediate selective destruction of the insulin-producing [beta]-cells in the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. CD4+ effector T cells, ... -
Definition of VPU sensitivity using a model VPU target and role of hydrophobicity of the membrane spanning domain in the viral envelope glycoprotein fusogenicity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Retroviral compatibility with diverse glycoproteins has been known and identified through the course of several studies. However, molecular mechanisms of glycoprotein acquisition are poorly defined. Glycoproteins are ... -
Sequence and secondary structural analysis of a novel class of RNA aptamers that inhibit reverse transcriptase
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)RNA aptamers are synthetic RNAs selected for their ability to bind a molecular target. Reverse Transcriptase (RT) is the major target of antiretroviral therapy used in the treatment of HIV. RNA aptamers were selected to ...